Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis: What we know so far

IGIHE English · 2026-10-14T10:41:33.000Z · Health

Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The Vatican confirmed that tests conducted during the operation identified a type of cancer known as lung adenocarcinoma.

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